Barrett’s moment has Raptors believing again
RJ Barrett hit a miraculous, high-bouncing shot in overtime to give the Toronto Raptors a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6. The victory, fueled by contributions from young players like Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead, has reignited belief in the team's potential. Regardless of the series outcome, the Raptors have recaptured the excitement and unpredictability of their past playoff runs.
- ▪RJ Barrett made a last-second shot that bounced high off the back rim before falling in to win Game 6 in overtime.
- ▪Ja'Kobe Walter scored 24 points, marking a breakout performance in the playoff game.
- ▪The Raptors will face the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the decisive game, where they have never won a playoff game.
- ▪Jamal Shead made a crucial defensive play late in the game by stripping the ball from Evan Mobley.
- ▪Coach Darko Rajakovic credited faith and belief, saying he 'saw this one coming.'
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Open this photo in gallery:Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett shoots the ball scoring the winning basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game six on Friday.Nick Turchiaro/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWhen R.J. Barrett came to the Toronto Raptors via trade in 2023, it was a homecoming. It was also a bit of a surrender. The player going the other way, OG Anunoby, was the last strong connection to the club’s championship season. After five up and down years in New York with the Knicks, the biggest superlative on Barrett’s Raptors resume was his Canadianness. Since then, he has worked in the light reflected off Scottie Barnes and, more recently, Brandon Ingram.
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